As Duval County faces dangerously cold temperatures, staying warm is a top priority for many residents. The City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division is urging residents to follow the “5 P’s of Cold Weather Preparedness” to stay warm and safe.
5 P’s of Cold Weather Preparedness
- Protect People: Dress in warm layers and wear a hat and gloves.
- Protect Pets: Bring outdoor pets inside or provide a warm shelter for them.
- Protect Plants: Cover cold-sensitive plants to protect them from dangerous temperatures.
- Protect Pipes: Cover pipes and allow outdoor faucets to slowly drip to prevent them from freezing and breaking.
- Practice Fire Safety: Use safe heating sources indoors. Do not use fuel burning devices, such as grills. They release deadly carbon monoxide.
Warming Center Open for Fourth Night in a Row
The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously cold temperatures, with wind chills, or “feels like” temperatures in the 20s for this evening.
A Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory are in effect for Duval County tonight through tomorrow morning.
With this incoming cold weather, the Emergency Preparedness Division has activated the Warming Center Contingency Plan. The plan states that when temperatures reach 27 degrees or colder
the City of Jacksonville Warming Center will be open overnight to residents who do not have access to adequate heat. Accordingly, it will be open:
Thursday, January 9, 2025, 9 p.m. – Friday, January 10, 2025, 9 a.m.
The Legends Center
5130 Soutel Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32208
JTA buses will transport vulnerable individuals to the Legends Center, which will be staffed and have water available onsite. Residents utilizing the Warming Center should bring their own bedding, personal hygiene, and entertainment items.
Our non-profit partners at area shelters are also providing cold-weather shelter services to the homeless population. These shelters include:
- City Rescue Mission, 234 W. State Street, 32202
- Mission House, 465 11th Ave. N, Jacksonville Beach, 32250, overnight operations at St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal – Parish Hall, 1150 5th Street N, Jacksonville Beach, 32250
- Sulzbacher Center
- 611 East Adams St., 32202 – Men
- 5455 Springfield Blvd. 32208 – Women and Children
- Trinity Rescue Mission, 622 W. Union Street, 32202
Stay JaxReady with More Information
Residents can visit
JaxReady.com/StayWarmJax for more fire prevention and cold weather safety tips, additional Warming Center locations across the city that are open during normal business hours, and what items to bring to a Warming Center.